Top-Rated Main Dishes: Pan-Fried Chicken-and-Ham Parmesan

This quick family meal comes together in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight. Covering the chicken with ham and cheese helps it to stay moist and juicy during the cooking process. Serve on a bed of Garlic-Herb Pasta and top with Sautéed Grape Tomatoes.

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Top-Rated Main Dishes

These crowd-pleasing recipes received five-star ratings from our readers.

Main dishes are the centerpiece of any meal, and having a delicious dish to savor makes any meal wonderful. Here are some of our best dinner recipes for making your evening meal fantastic. If you’re short on time, recipes like the Mexican Lasagna or the Pan-Seared Trout with Italian-Style Salsa will still ensure that your dinner is filling and nutritious. For a Southern-style supper, you’ll love our Chicken-Fried Steak, or for a new twist on classic Southern flavors, try the Pork Loin Chops with Pear-and-Vidalia Gravy, which we think is one of our best dinner recipes yet. However you settle in for dinner, all of these recipes will have you dining with delight knowing that these main dishes are our best dinner recipes. So grab a seat at the table, enjoy your dinner and— after you clean your plate—even have seconds.